Sunday, December 27

We had Aaron's echo done earlier this month. The good news was that his murmur was totally innocent. Which was what we totally expected. However, we did find something. We found out that he has a right coronary artery (RCA) anomaly. His RCA branches out on the left side of his heart (by the left coronary artery) instead of the right side normally. The problem with this is that as it comes across the heart to the right side it goes in between the pulmonary artery (PA) and his aorta. What this causes is when he exerts himself with running and sports his RCA gets kinked by the PA and aorta with the increased heart rate causing lack of blood flow to the right side of his heart. Basically like little heart attacks. The cardiologist reassured us that this really isn't a huge problem until he active in competitive sports in high school. So, we are getting yearly echoes until then and when he's old enough we'll do a treadmill test to actually see how much damage happens on the right side of his heart with exertion. And when the time comes to fix it, it will be open heart surgery. Time will tell. The good thing about time is that by then I can only imagine the medical advances and maybe it'll be a simple procedure and not open heart surgery. Here's a picture of the heart so you can see what it should look like and imagine how Aaron's is.

Now for the best news yet. Wyatt had his hearing tested a week after Aaron's echo and his hearing is fine. Completely normal for a 2 year old. We already knew this because of the advances in his speech since his surgery but it was still awesome to get it in writing from the professionals!!

The next hurdle is Wyatt's appointment on Tuesday with the hematologist. I'll let everyone know how it goes. We have had a really busy and exhausting year but, it still was a good one. I can't believe that it's almost over. I hope next year will be just as good as this one if not better! I will post about Christmas in a few days. I don't have the pictures uploaded yet. Soon though, really soon!

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My Boys

Aaron Jacob

Aaron Gibberish

Some of these words he pronounces right now, but they are still frequently used in our house. The list will grow as I remember them all or as he says new ones.

Will wool: Will, the name of his BFF.Lillow: PillowLane: LameGlubbes: GlovesSpeed lemon: Speed limitMissappear: Disappear

Wyatt Lewis Irving

Alias: Wy-Wy, littlefoot, Bug

About Me

Katie

I am a 31 year old mother of 2 wonderful boys and a wife to the best husband ever!! We've been married for 8 fabulous years. We live in Washington state and love it. Charlie, my husband, is a Fireman at the Hanford site. I am a nurse at a local hospital and I absolutely love my job. My oldest son, Aaron, is the most energic, kind hearted boy. He has 2 speeds - 100mph or 0 mph. He really keeps us going/crazy. He was born October 13, 2004. Our youngest, Wyatt, is our miracle baby. See blog 'Wyatt Lewis Irving'for full story. He was born October 24, 2007. He's the most happy and animated boy ever. We are truly blessed to have our 2 healthy boys.